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Must See In Costa del Sol: Whitewashed Village - Mijas Pueblo

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Naming Andalucia's most picturesque village is not an easy task, but I'm pretty sure that if I say that Mijas Pueblo is among those villages, most of you visiting there will agree with me. Mijas Pueblo is one of those famous Spanish whitewashed villages, Pueblos Blancos, meaning that the houses there are all painted in white.

Why the houses are whitewashed in Andalucia?

In many of Pueblos Blancos the houses must be whitewashed twice a year and the authorities keep track of when every single house is whiteswashed. If someone skips this rule, they will get a ticket to pay.

There are two reasons for whitewashing the houses:

#1 White colour reflects the light, so on a hot summer season the houses stay cooler inside as the walls are not absorbing the heat as much as colourful walls.

#2 The whitewash is a mixture of lime, water, chloride and white cement. Lime repels insects and it's disinfectant. The houses are painted over and over again without removing the old layers. Whitewash makes the walls waterproof as well.

Mijas Pueblo is a must-see especially when visiting Fuengirola. It's only about 10km from it and super easy to access by local bus #M122 from the bus station of Fuengirola. During the peek season it is, of course, packed with visitors, but you can always find a quiet small street surrounded by picturesque white houses with flowerpots. The views from up there are stunning!

If you happen to be in Mijas Pueblo at lunch time, pop into Secret Garden. It's a haven!

Mikä on oma suosikkisi Andalucian pueblo blancoista?

2 comments:

This place was very comfortable. Restrooms were decent. Coming here with my friends was an amazing experience. This is among my favorite LA event venues now, because of its excellent food, perfect lighting, vibrant atmosphere and great ventilation.

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